A Journal of Ideas

Public Policy

Winning a People-Powered Future

By bringing the public into the policymaking process, we can shape a better economy and rebuild faith in democracy.

By Elizabeth Wilkins

Time for People-Centered Policy

Organizers are out there listening to people. It’s imperative that policymakers also listen to them.

By Mary Beth Maxwell

Hey, It's a Start!

The new thing in government problem-solving is “human-centered design.” It’s an impressive corrective to market-driven theories—up to a point.

By Lawrence R. Jacobs

Building Back Better (Than Expected)

An update on the hits and misses—fortunately, with many more of the former than the latter—of Joe Biden's recent slate of appointments.

By Jeff Hauser David Segal

Biden's Key to Success: Majorities of Expediency

An FDR-style legislative steamroller is not possible. But ad hoc majorities in support of specific goals are entirely achievable. Here’s how.

By Rob Stein